{"product_id":"mister-freedom-campus-stud-jacket-natural","title":"Campus Stud Jacket Natural","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSPECS\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePATTERN: An original pattern inspired by 1930’s sportswear ‘Cossack’ type unlined leather jackets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1) Natural vegetable-tanned full grain cow hide leather, milled and supple, about 2-3 Oz weight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExclusively developed for MF®\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNOTE: The Mister Freedom® CAMPUS STUD is made of genuine leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe use full-grain, and not top-grain leather (aka corrected or buffed leather, sanded to level surface inconsistencies).\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNo two hides are alike and each panel may feature variations in texture along with natural imperfections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDETAILS:\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1930’s sportswear jacket silhouette.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSpecial stud fastener edition, original MF® branded brass snaps for front\/cuffs closure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFully unlined, clean seams inside \u0026amp; out.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNatural and tea-core veg-tan leather guaranteed to develop an attractive ’vintage’ patina over time, with normal wear and routine conditioning.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne piece back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCotton corduroy collar and wrist cuff facing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSlash pockets with original arrowhead-shaped pocket stops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSide gussets with adjustable side straps (NOS metal slide buckles.)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUnderarm venting eyelets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMister Freedom® ‘The Sportsman’ woven label behind the slash pocket, right front panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSturdy poly-cotton thread stitching.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMade in California, USA.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSIZING\/FIT\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe MF® Campus Jacket “STUD” edition does not require any type of pre-treatment or conditioning and is ready to wear as-is.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis garment is cut quite slim and we recommend referring to our sizing chart and comparing measurements with a similar style of jacket that fits you according to your own style\/expectations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe CAMPUS STUD features a classic old-school type cut with a shorter period silhouette that sits higher than most contemporary jackets, designed to compliment higher rise vintage-style trousers and jeans.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI consistently wear a size 38 in the Campus Jacket and — at 5’7 ~145 lbs lately — also opted for a size 38 in the STUD edition, with enough room for a thick corduroy shirt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePlease refer to product page measurements (click on “Size Chart”), and reach out to sales@misterfreedom.com for sizing advice if needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCARE\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEmbrace the fact that the natural or “Tea-Core” leather is prone to get nicked and scratched, revealing the under-layer color, unavoidably showing signs of wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOccasional conditioning when needed (according to actual frequency of wear and activities) will contribute to an attractive warm tone natural patina, and a healthy-looking leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor maintenance, we recommend Pecard Leather Dressing, following this method.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDo not use neatsfoot oil or leather conditioners specific to footwear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNote: Due to the unlined nature of the CAMPUS STUD, some shedding of the leather ‘flesh’ side may occur temporarily and leave (brush-able) flecks visible on dark shirts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThis light shedding will eventually subside with normal wear.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSTORY\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOur latest drop, a subtle twist on the timeless 1930s-inspired MF® Campus Jacket refitted with easy-to-button vintage-style snap fasteners!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrim wise these original MF® branded brass snaps were introduced in 2020 with the western-wear style Maverick Jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThey have since also been featured on the Roadeo Jacket, Sonny Puffer Vest, and Bronco Champ Type II.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThat’s how much we dig them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrom the early days — with patent origins in Germany dating back to the late 1800s — metal snap closures on garments and gear have been promoted as more practical, more reliable, and less maintenance than their sewn-on button predecessors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFrom utilitarian clothing providers to military outfitters to sportswear fashion brands, everyone took notice, and snaps are today ubiquitous.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThese days, most First World Homo Sapiens know their way around Tik-Tok and Amazon more than they do around a needle and thread, so snap fasteners will definitely be a bonus.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAlthough knowing how to sew a button back on is never a bad skill to have.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSome behind-the-scene manufacturing tidbits…\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe idea about the front closure refit of our Campus Jacket came from how ridiculously fabulous (and vintage legit!) those brass snaps already looked on the veg-tan leather iterations of our Ranch Blouse.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBut the decision was mostly to address a production-related issue with the old Reece 101 keyhole machine needed to produce those classic buttonholes, machines known in the manufacturing world as temperamental work beasts usually intended and fine-tuned for woven material.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSetting up the Reece 101 for button-fly blue jeans is one thing, for thick leather another.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn a nutshell, our leather jackets are produced in a local leather factory (in California, USA), and the buttonholes have to be out-sourced to a local denim factory (also in California, USA.) Lotsa logistics and QC involved there.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor the past few months, our on-going Campus Jacket production has been held back, garments all cut and sewn by the leather factory, but stuck at the buttonhole stage at the denim factory struggling to get its one machine properly adjusted for leather.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnd this is one stage you don’t want to mess up, as there is no second chance at making a proper keyhole buttonhole on a $1000 leather jacket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eOne round of lockstitch, one cut from the blade, one chance! Try that nine times on a single garment…\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eToday, the number of local Los Angeles technicians knowledgeable enough to even understand how a Reece 101 works is a single digit, a sad realization after this fine California city was — at its bygone clothing manufacturing heydays — a hub for sewing factories, cutting factories, sample-making ateliers, pattern makers, machinery experts, skilled operators, designers, etc… Off-shoring (discussed here), corporate greed and fast fashion unfortunately killed our thriving local garment industry, once as successful as the movie industry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIn 2024, empty warehouses have replaced the bustling garment-producing factories, save for a few struggling survivors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSo, after a few cups of brain juice at MF® HQ, in good old “improvise, adapt, overcome” survival fashion, we decided to test on three unfinished CAMPUS prototypes, substituting sewn-on buttons with snap fasteners.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIt worked, both visually and practically!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFor the new name, we simply ran out of puns and are calling this Campus Type II the CAMPUS “STUD” — stud fastener being another name for snap fastener —, having contemplated calling it the SNAPPY CAMPUS for a moment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe brass snap fasteners blend in the 1930s “Cossack” jacket style remarkably well, subtly adding a mid-century twist, and contributing to the elegant vintage classic flair of a garment that never existed but could have, our design MO since 2006.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA run of the CAMPUS STUD is now available in our current grade of hefty (3-4 Oz.) veg-tan cowhide leather, in natural, black tea-core, and “Bison” tea-core.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe “Bison” option is a small limited run and a perfect choice if you fancy a brown leather jacket but find it challenging to commit to the patina journey of the natural model from pinkish-white-to-golden-brown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIntroduced with the Ranch Blouse “Bison”, the leather will still age and develop an attractive patina with wear, but you just get a brown color head start!\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe MF® CAMPUS STUD in veg-tan cowhide leather is designed and\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emade in California by Mister Freedom®.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNOTE: Production of our OG sewn-on buttons Campus Jacket (in natural and black leather) will resume when we have the Reece 101 situation sorted out, ETA TBD.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Mister Freedom","offers":[{"title":"34 - X-Small","offer_id":52956482502935,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-34","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"36 - Small","offer_id":52956482535703,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-36","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"38 - Medium","offer_id":52956482568471,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-38","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"40 - Large","offer_id":52956482601239,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-40","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"42 - X-Large","offer_id":52956482634007,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-42","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44 - 2X Large","offer_id":52956482666775,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-44","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"46 - 3X Large","offer_id":52956482699543,"sku":"MFSC-1306-STUD-46","price":950.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/5994\/1143\/files\/Campus_Stud_Natural-1b.jpg?v=1777510926","url":"https:\/\/therightgarment.com\/products\/mister-freedom-campus-stud-jacket-natural","provider":"The Right Garment","version":"1.0","type":"link"}